A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7761750 Details
Epoch: 363 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 71702202 epoch_slot_no: 249402 block_no: 7761573 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 61233 time: 2022-09-15 19:01:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x476966bfd87a763bcb26732fada4fc3700153546541e4d4efa553e98fd5796d5Block Operator
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